About Alantra
Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to midmarket companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.
In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at c. €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to c €14.5bn
Job Description:
About the position
We seek to hire a Corporate Finance / M&A Intern to support the very strong deal flow of our Swiss team based in Zurich (as of July 2026 for a duration of 6 months).
We offer a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment, with a collaborative and friendly approach, and the opportunity to learn from seasoned deal makers with direct involvement in all phases of a transaction. Interns displaying high aptitude and performance may be offered a full time Analyst position.
Primary responsibilities
As an Intern you will play an integral role in serving our clients from day one, supporting the team across deal origination and execution cycles in cross-border public and private M&A, IPO advisory, as well as ECM and DCM.
Your responsibilities include data gathering, in-depth company and industry research, financial analysis and valuations and supporting business documentation preparation.
Requirements:
We are looking for excited, creative, organized, and resourceful multi-taskers with a high intellectual curiosity and long-term orientation.
- Strong analytical skills, high motivation, commitment, eagerness to learn and ability to act independently
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated team player with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional fluency in German and English (orally and written) – mandatory
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment that values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise
- Prior internships or working experience in M&A / investment banking, corporate development or investment advisory are an asset but not a strict requirement
- Candidates must have completed the 5th semester of their bachelor’s degree with outstanding academic record
Application and timing: Please submit the following attachments:
- Current CV (including information about your education, work experience and extra-curricular activities)
- Cover letter explaining your motivation to join ALANTRA in Switzerland
- Academic transcripts
Start date: July 2027
We are looking forward to receiving your application!